Anyone else notice that Bob Kraft was the only person to have a division hat on. Do you think the vets are sending the message to the rookies that they haven't accomplished anything yet? OR, are they playing it down to let the Jets know that it wasn't a big deal to win the division?

i thought they were forced to wear them so that the nfl shop could sell them? but to be honest i dont know of any pats fans that would spend money of division champs gear. not until the shirts were like 2 dollars in the clearence bin anyway

I think those "special" shirts and hats are a complete crock. I'm glad they didn't don them. I loved it when Tim Lincecum kept his Giants cap on after they won it. Some guy doling out the hats and shirts was trying to get him to put on a hat and he just ignored him. I would love to see a whole team do that.

I think those "special" shirts and hats are a complete crock. I'm glad they didn't don them. I loved it when Tim Lincecum kept his Giants cap on after they won it. Some guy doling out the hats and shirts was trying to get him to put on a hat and he just ignored him. I would love to see a whole team do that.Posted by joel49

Back in 1985 or in 1996, it was cool because it didn't happen to often so the pride of that certain achievement was bearable. However, in light of the consistent Super Bowls made in the last 10 years, real fans don't waste their time on goals that are merely stepping stones.

The players can wear it, and even forced to by the NFL for all I care. It does not bother me. They personally sacrificed a piece of their heart and soul to the team. EARNED indeed!

The NFL is capitalizing on those suckers who work themselves up into a frenzy and think getting a keychain with their team's logo on it is soooo cool!

You know what's cool? Getting back to the Super Bowl. Leave the precious Divisional gear for the Kansas City's and St. Louis'.

Division and AFC Champions gear is for the lamest casual fans. Back in 1985 or in 1996, it was cool because it didn't happen to often so the pride of that certain achievement was bearable. However, in light of the consistent Super Bowls made in the last 10 years, real fans don't waste their time on goals that are merely stepping stones. The players can wear it, and even forced to by the NFL for all I care. It does not bother me. They personally sacrificed a piece of their heart and soul to the team. EARNED indeed! The NFL is capitalizing on those suckers who work themselves up into a frenzy and think getting a keychain with their team's logo on it is soooo cool! You know what's cool? Getting back to the Super Bowl. Leave the precious Divisional gear for the Kansas City's and St. Louis'.Posted by LatenightOwl

i have to disagree with you on the AFC champ gear. few of the years the AFC champ hats and shirts looked better than the superbowl shirt/hat